Belt game 647 · February 13, 1909
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Preston North End 1–0 on the road to start reign 267 of the Premier League belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Preston North End had held it since January 2, 1909, with 3 defenses over 42 days.
Newcastle United held it for 56 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Sunderland on April 10, 1909.
267Reign number
7Team's reign
6Defenses
56Days held